Fla. store manager fired after tackling alleged gun thief

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — Academy Sports + Outdoors says it’s just following corporate policy, but the store is facing backlash for its decision to fire former manager, Dean Crouch, for tackling a man who tried stealing a gun.

The Facebook page of our sister-station in Tallahassee is flooded with comments from viewers saying they believe Crouch did the right thing, and he shouldn’t lose his job over it.